Honda 5-87380-090-0 Shoe Kit, Rear Brake

Whenever the brake shoes are replaced, the retracting and hold-down springs should also be replaced due to the continuous heating and cooling cycle that causes them to lose tension over time, potentially allowing the shoes to drag on the drum and wear at an accelerated rate. Begin by loosening the wheel lug nuts, raising the rear of the vehicle, and securely supporting it on jack stands while blocking the front wheels to prevent rolling. Remove the rear wheels and the brake drum; if the drum is stuck due to corrosion, apply penetrating oil around the flange and studs, let it soak, and then tap around the studs and back edge to loosen it. If the drum is locked onto the shoes from excessive wear, knock out the plug in the access hole, use a screwdriver to push the actuator lever off the star adjuster, and back off the adjuster wheel to retract the shoes, ensuring to install a new plug afterward to keep water out. Clean the brake assembly with brake system cleaner, then inspect the brake drum for score marks, grooves, hard spots, and cracks; if worn or out-of-round, it can be resurfaced by a machine shop, and professionals recommend this whenever a brake job is done. If resurfacing is not an option, remove glazing with emery cloth or sandpaper. Repeat the process for the other rear brake assembly, then install the brake drums, pump the brake several times, and adjust the star wheels until the shoes slightly drag on the drums before backing off the adjuster. Install the rear wheels, secure the lug nuts, lower the vehicle, and tighten the wheel lug nuts to the specified torque. Finally, check the brake pedal position; if it approaches the floor, further adjustment is necessary, which can be achieved by backing up and making repeated stops to actuate the self-adjusters, and always test the brakes for proper operation before driving in traffic.

The parking brake system should be checked regularly as part of driving; with the vehicle parked on a hill, apply the brake, place the transmission in Neutral, and ensure the parking brake alone can hold the vehicle while remaining inside. Every 24 months or when a fault is suspected, visually inspect the assembly. To begin, raise the vehicle and support it on jackstands, then remove the rear wheels. Next, detach the rear brake calipers and discs, supporting the caliper assemblies without disconnecting the brake line. With the disc removed, inspect the parking brake components for wear and damage, noting that linings should last the vehicle's life unless the system is improperly adjusted. While there is no minimum thickness specification for the parking brake shoes, replace them if the material is less than 1/32-inch thick, and also check the springs, adjuster mechanism, and drum for damage. To remove and install, loosen the wheel lug bolts, raise the rear of the vehicle securely on jackstands, and remove the rear wheels and brake discs if not already done. Work on one side at a time for reference during reassembly, and installation follows the reverse order of removal. After installing the brake disc, adjust the parking brake shoes by temporarily installing two lug bolts, turning the adjuster to expand the shoes until the disc locks, then backing off the adjuster until the shoes do not drag. Finally, adjust the parking brake cable, remove the jackstands, and lower the vehicle.